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LinkPreview

Verified Jul 2026

LinkPreview fetches a URL's Open Graph and meta tags server-side and returns a normalized JSON summary — title, description, and preview image — so pasted links can render a rich card without a browser-side fetch. A live keyed request to api.linkpreview.net echoes back the sent Origin as Access-Control-Allow-Origin, and every plan starts on a free 60-request/month allowance before paid tiers unlock higher volume.

link-previewmetadataopen-graph
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.

GreatAPIs Score

Score75out of 100
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months

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Scored 75 on greatapis.com
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Auth quickstart

  1. Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
  2. Send it on every request as a headerAuthorization: <key>
  3. The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored

Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.

Developer reference

Base URLhttps://api.linkpreview.net